The report
Key Events:
- 2' Yellow card to Sod Hea Town Gabriel Garcia
- 3' Ston and Hay Frank Lloyd scores, assisted by Osamu Okita
- 10' Ston and Hay Stephen Day scores, assisted by Joaquim Gil
- 16' Ston and Hay Johannes Jakob scores, assisted by Jack van der Linden
- 44' Ston and Hay Richard Rojas scores, assisted by Stephen Day
- 50' Ston and Hay Dino Popović scores, assisted by Osamu Okita
- 54' Yellow card to Sod Hea Town Seydou Thioub
- 61' Yellow card to Ston and Hay Zoumana Gohi
- 69' Ston and Hay Osamu Okita scores
- 74' Yellow card to Sod Hea Town Patrick de Jonge
The game started with a caution for Gabriel Garcia of Sod Hea Town early on, but it was Ston and Hay who struck first, with Frank Lloyd netting in the 3rd minute after an assist from Osamu Okita. The visitors quickly asserted control, with Stephen Day doubling the lead in the 10th minute, assisted by Joaquim Gil. Just six minutes later, Johannes Jakob added a third, with Jack van der Linden providing the assist. The visitors’ fluid attacking movement was complemented by their ability to convert chances, as evidenced by their xG of 4.54, significantly outstripping Sod Hea Town’s 1.51. The home side struggled to contain the relentless wave of attacks, with their goalkeeper making 17 saves, yet the goals kept coming. Rojas scored in the 44th minute, and Popović in the 50th, both finishing well and demonstrating the visitors’ attacking versatility. Sod Hea Town’s discipline waned further with a yellow card for Seydou Thioub in the 54th minute, and the visitors’ Osamu Okita completed the scoring in the 69th minute, sealing a comprehensive victory.
Tactically, Ston and Hay showcased their attacking prowess with 21 shots, 16 on target, and a high pass accuracy of 82%. Their ability to create and convert chances was evident, especially with players like Okita and Day who delivered standout performances. Sod Hea Town, despite holding a slight possession advantage at 52%, failed to translate their control into meaningful goal-scoring opportunities. Their defensive organization was notably porous, and their offensive efforts limited to six shots, all on target but ultimately fruitless. The match highlighted the importance of clinical finishing and tactical discipline, with the visitors capitalizing on their superior attacking metrics and disciplined approach to secure a dominant win.
In conclusion, Ston and Hay demonstrated their attacking efficiency and tactical discipline, turning their superior shot volume and xG into a convincing victory. Sod Hea Town’s efforts were hampered by defensive lapses and a lack of cutting edge in front of goal. The result leaves the home side with much to ponder, while the visitors can take confidence from a performance that was both disciplined and ruthlessly effective.
Match Statistics:
Possession: Sod Hea Town 52% - Ston and Hay 48% Shots (On Target): Sod Hea Town 6 (6) - Ston and Hay 21 (16) Corners: Sod Hea Town 1 - Ston and Hay 8 Fouls: Sod Hea Town 8 - Ston and Hay 9 Yellow Cards: Sod Hea Town 3 - Ston and Hay 1 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Sod Hea Town 11 - Ston and Hay 9 Pass Accuracy: Sod Hea Town 84% - Ston and Hay 82% Tackles: Sod Hea Town 1 - Ston and Hay 14
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Gabriel Garcia*
Showed effort but was caught out defensively and received an early yellow.
Seydou Thioub*
Tried to hold the line but was booked and struggled to contain the visitors’ attack.
Patrick de Jonge*
Had moments of promise but was ultimately unable to stem the flow of goals.
Osamu Okita*
A standout performer with 1 goal and 2 assists, orchestrating much of the visitors’ attack.
Stephen Day*
Scored once and assisted once, showing composure and attacking intelligence.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
A booking nearby, then Frank Lloyd for Ston and Hay. Tension, then arithmetic.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison

